Should a thyroid collar be used when exposing radiographs on children?

What will be an ideal response?


Yes. It is imperative that a lead/lead-equivalent apron and thyroid collar be used on all patients.

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A negotiation outcome that forces a weaker party to obey the stronger party is known as

A. win-win theory. B. zero-sum theory. C. non-zero sum theory. D. mutual gains bargaining.

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Which of the following techniques may be used to diagnose injury associated with artificial air-ways?

1. Laryngoscopy or bronchoscopy 2. Physical examination 3. Air tomography 4. Pulmonary function studies a. 1 and 2 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 2, 3, and 4 only d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

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A patient's diastolic blood pressure reflects-

A). The appearance of the sound with release of air from the bulb. B). The force against arterial walls between contractions. C). The force against venous walls with heart contraction. D). Occlusion of the pulse with compression of the brachial artery.

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Which drug is derived from a mineral source?

A. Potassium chloride B. Quinine C. Cod-liver oil D. Penicillin E. Digitoxin

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